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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,712.16, 22,038.39 and 11,755.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,712.16, 22,038.39 and 11,755.60 is: 17,609.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,712.16 : 22,038.39 = 11,755.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,712.16/22,038.39 = 11,755.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,712.16x = 22,038.39 × 11,755.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,712.16x = 259,074,497.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,074,497.48/14,712.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,609.55

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